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America's Cup Yacht Race 1983 - Who Could Forget That!
The 1983 America’s Cup Yacht Race was a classic victory for the underdog. It wasn't until late in the very last of seven races that the winner emerged. Australia II came back from 1-3 down to win 4-3 in a heart-stopping finish.
The event clearly has stood the test of time - just three years ago it was voted by an ABC Radio poll as the greatest-ever sporting moment. The America's Cup success touched the national psyche despite the eliteness of the race and Alan Bond's subsequent fall from grace.
It was particularly significant for me (Julie) because, at the time, I was sailing on a 45' yacht with friends. We had arrived that day in the beautiful habour on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. We had a scratchy radio broadcast of the race and it was the wee small hours of the morning in our time zone as we listened from the cockpit of our yacht. We felt quite a bond - no pun intended - with Australia II. Our celebrations lasted all night - we even let off a few flares in our euphoria.
We had knocked off the most powerful nation on earth in a battle of wills and technology, and of course sporting skill. We thumbed our noses at the symbol of arrogance and power, the New York Yacht Club. In 132 years no other country had managed this feat.
Who could forget a jubilant Prime Minister Bob Hawke memorably stating: ‘Any boss who sacks a worker for not turning up today is a bum.’ What a great Aussie larrikan response!
Today's success tip comes from Dr John Gray.
Author of Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus, Dr John Gray is one of the most sought-after international media identities and celebrities. John established Mars Venus Coaching, which has grown into a multimillion-dollar global franchise.
What is something you can do on a daily basis to improve the quality of your relationship?
There are so many things all of us can do every day, no matter how happy or unhappy our relationship is. If I were to pick out one key thing for men and one key thing for women to do on a daily basis to improve their relationships, it would be:
Men - listen! You don't have to offer solutions to your partner's troubles or worries - you just have to listen. When women are stressed or upset, the way they deal with it is to talk. They need to verbalise how they are feeling and they simply want their partner to validate their concerns by listening. Men often feel compelled to find a solution to their partner's woes to 'prove' themselves, but this is not what a woman wants. A simple listening ear is all she is asking of you most of the time. So, listen up!
Women - give your partner the space he needs. When men are stressed or upset they don't want to talk it over. The first thing a man wants to do is retreat into his 'cave'. By this he's saying he needs some time and space to himself - physically, mentally or emotionally - to work out in his mind what is bothering him. This process may take 15 minutes reading the paper after he comes home from work, or it may take a weekend spent in the shed working on a project. Whatever it is, women need to try and respect his need for space and wait for him to come to them to talk things over after he returns from his cave.
Another way to improve a relationship is to attend a relationship seminar or enlist the help of a relationship or life coach. While these things may seem like something you would do only if your relationship was an unhappy one, they can also benefit couples in happy relationships.
The new understanding and appreciation of the opposite sex that people get from attending a workshop with one of my coaches makes a huge difference to their relationships. Even those who thought they knew their partner well and were happy together report major changes in how they communicate and how satisfying their relationship becomes after gaining these insights.
This website contains even more great tips from Dr John Gray.
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An Awesome Weekend in Sydney!
We spent a wonderful weekend in Sydney at a get-together with some of the inspiring men and women who contribute content to Own Your Life Club for you to enjoy.
There was such a spirit of unity and generosity in the room, everyone there for the same reason - to help and inspire others. When you give, you get something back. All the people with whom we shared the weekend know that and live by it.
There were many personal stories told and many jokes shared. But mostly it was a time for growing a little bit taller - which everyone had done by the end of the weekend.
Richard and Julie with - Adam Davis; Ari Galper; Sharon Tieman; Shelley Taylor-Smith; Leigh Burke; Ronnie Kagan.
It was a privilege to be in the company of these amazing people and a weekend we won't forget in a hurry!
Adam Davis
Here's the first in our series featuring the amazing people we met in Sydney last weekend.
Are you familiar with Google AdWords or pay per click advertising? Well, according to internet marketer Adam Davis, the internet is going to become a dominant business tool in the future, with many entrepreneurs already adopting it as an effective communication avenue for marketing to consumers.
Adam is only young but don't let that fool you. He's an expert in his field and he can provide you with many great ideas to advertise effectively on the internet. It's very different from offline advertising and you need to know the difference.
In this printed interview with Adam Davis you will:
- Learn a great question to ask yourself when deciding on an internet business to start.
- Discover the two biggest mistakes made by new business owners (you need to know this)!
- Why the internet has nothing to do with whether you become a successful entrepreneur
- Uncover a low-cost online advertising technique that can generate traffic to you website - pay per click advertising.
- Benefit from a comprehensive explanation of Google AdWords and find out how to set up an account.
- Find out what split testing is and research some of the most used keywords.
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Until next time, here's to your Success,
Richard and Julie
Creators of *Own Your Life Club*
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Good To Great
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Goals For Life
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